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<\/p>\nFlight LS178 declared an emergency as it flew across the Irish Sea before entering the skies above Dumfries and Galloway.<\/p>\n
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A Jet2<\/a> flight bound for Glasgow declared a mid-air emergency on its approach to the airport this afternoon. Flight LS178 departed Alicante Airport shortly after 1.40pm local time on Saturday, June 13 bound for Scotland.<\/p>\n The Boeing 737-8 was due to arrive at Glasgow Airport<\/a> at around 3.40pm before the general emergency 7700 squawk procedure was initiated around two and a half hours into the flight. Data from flight tracking app FlightRadar24 shows the plane traveling north at around 23,000ft over the Irish Sea near Stranraer at the time.<\/p>\n It continued north over Dumfries and Galloway and Ayrshire<\/a> towards Glasgow Airport where it landed safely shortly after 3.40pm. The nature of the emergency is currently unknown. Emergency response squawking 7700 means a general emergency has been declared. It can cover a range of scenarios including a technical or medical emergency.<\/p>\n The procedure allows air traffic controllers and ground crews to respond to the emergency in the most effective manner. Jet2<\/a> has been contacted for comment.<\/p>\n Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here<\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n